Ex-CIA Chief: Europe Needs To Get Better At Sharing Intelligence
The Europeans have not been particularly good at sharing information, according to Michael Hayden, former director of both the CIA and the NSA.
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This 20-Year-Old Clinton Interview About Goldwater, Whitewater Echoes Today
In 1996, NPR's Scott Simon interviewed first lady Hillary Clinton about her battles with Republicans and her own time as a young booster of Barry Goldwater.
Joe Biden Criticizes Senate Refusal To Consider Obama Supreme Court Nominee
Vice President Biden spoke Thursday on the Senate's refusal to hold hearings on the nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, touching on his past statements on election year appointments.
Belgian Ambassador: 'This Is Not Going To Intimidate Us In Any Way'
Johan Verbeke, Belgium's ambassador to the U.S., says they live as world citizens, and the best way for his country to move past this week's tragedy is to not feel intimidated.
North Carolina Passes Law Blocking Measures To Protect LGBT People
Charlotte recently passed an LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance. The state is banning all such local measures, present and future. It's also barring cities and counties from raising the minimum wage.
Time Warner, Others Join Disney In Opposing Georgia's 'Religious Liberty' Bill
Disney and its Marvel subsidiary have threatened to boycott the state if the governor signs the controversial measure. Other companies are now urging the governor to veto the bill.
Parents Sleeping Badly? They May Think Their Children Are, Too
Having a child who won't sleep can drive parents to distraction. But a study suggests that a parent's sleep issues play a role, too.
Atlantic City Faces Financial Collapse, Cringes At State Takeover
The mayor says his town, known for its boardwalk casinos, will run out of money soon. State lawmakers have a plan to get the city's finances under control, but city leaders say it's a bad deal.
Tighter, Controversial Silica Rules Aimed At Saving Workers' Lungs
Long known as a workplace hazard, silica dust can cause irreversible lung scarring and cancer. The Department of Labor expects its new limit to save about 600 lives a year. But industry is balking.
More Teachers Can't Afford To Live Where They Teach
Rising rents, housing prices and living costs in the top real estate markets from Boston to San Francisco are putting the squeeze on teachers.